“I’ll be ready in December” – Anthony Joshua’s response to WBC Champion, Tyson Fury’s fight proposal “Battle of Britain” heavyweight clash.
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| British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua. Photo: @anthonyjohshua |
Talks had kicked off to match Fury, the WBC Champion with Oleksandr Usyk, the Unified WBO, WBA and IBF Champion, in an undisputed heavyweight fight.
Usyk beat Joshua on August 20, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to clinch the WBO, WBA and IBF Titles.
However, it was disclosed that Ukrainian heavyweight boxer Usyk will not be available for any fight this year.
This leaves Fury looking for an opponent, and he wants that to be former champion and fellow countryman Anthony Joshua.
Fury said: “I think you’ve all heard that I’m going to be fighting soon within the next few months.
“I think that before I announce an opponent that I need to do this just in case.
“Anthony Joshua, I know you’ve just lost a fight to Usyk and you’re bout-less at the moment, and I’d like to give you an opportunity to fight me for the WBC heavyweight championship of the world and the lineal championship in the next few months.
“You’re coming off a 12-round fight, so you’re match fit, you’re ready. I’m giving you a few months’ notice.
“If you’re interested I’ll send you the date over and we can rumble. A battle of Britain for the WBC heavyweight championship of the world.
“Let me know if you’re interested, if not I will select another opponent.”
This is a CALL OUT 🗣@anthonyjoshua https://t.co/j323EtP9tR
— TYSON FURY (@Tyson_Fury) September 5, 2022
Joshua responded later directing Fury to his management to strike a deal.
Joshua said: “Yea calm. I don’t do the online discussions just for clout, so if your really about it shout @258mgt.
“I’ll be ready in December.”
Yea calm. I don’t do the online discussions just for clout, so if your really about it shout @258mgt. I’ll be ready in December. Khalas https://t.co/kKCWdrlmol
— Anthony Joshua (@anthonyjoshua) September 5, 2022
